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Adelanto, California

Introduction to Adelanto, California

Adelanto, California, in San Bernardino County, is 7 miles NW of Victorville, California (center to center) and 43 miles N of Riverside, California. Part of the surrounding Riverside - San Bernardino metro area, the city is not isolated. Adelanto is home to some 18,130 residents.

Adelanto History

In 1915, Adelanto was found by E. H. Richardson, the inventor of the Hotpoint Electric Iron. He bought the land for $75,000 and had intentions of developing a master planned community. He divided the land into one-acre plots and planned to build a respiratory hospital. In fact, it was his planning that laid the foundation for the present day City of Adelanto. In 1970, the city was incorporated and in November of 1992 it became a charter city.

Adelanto and nearby Attractions

  • High Desert Mavericks Baseball Stadium
  • Mojave Narrows Regional Park
  • El Mirage Dry Lake
  • Silverwood Lake

Things To Do In Adelanto

Adelanto features a number of outdoor recreational activities such as a number of large parks, children’s playgrounds, boating, swimming and other water sports. You can also find several picnic spots within the city. In addition, the city includes many shopping centers, theaters, restaurants and bars.

Adelanto Transportation

San Bernardino International Airport is nearby.

Adelanto Higher Education

The nearby college is Victor Valley College.

High Points

Adelanto strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyAdelanto Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 7%Adelanto Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Adelanto, CA

Comparing Adelanto to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men12
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime35

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